Film Making

Resources in this category:

American Film Marketing Association
http://www.afma.com/

AFMA is a nonprofit association representing the Independent Motion Picture and Television Industry Worldwide. The site contains information on membership, including a membership directory, world trade issues in this industry, publications for sale, arbitration they are involved in, and links to other sites.

American Screenwriters Association
http://www.asascreenwriters.com/

The American Screenwriters Association (ASA) is organized for educational purposes, including the promotion of and encouragement of the public¹s participation in and knowledge of screenwriting as an art form. This site contains information about membership, agents, screenwriting competitions, conferences, and speaking engagements.

Cinema Audio Society
http://www.cinemaaudiosociety.org/

The Cinema Audio Society's purpose is to "create a proper channel of communication between the related sound crafts and between those instrumental to the production and distribution of film and television soundtracks." Also included on the site include a detailed description of the Society and the different ranks of membership, a calendar of events, and a current issue of the Journal of The Cinema Audio Society.

The Directors Guild of America
http://www.dga.org/

The Directors Guild of America represents more than 10,000 members working in U.S. cities and abroad. Their creative work is represented in theatrical, industrial, educational and documentary films. The home page provides access to training programs, press releases, awards and winners, interviews, history, publications, FAQs and other Internet resources.

The Association for Independent Video & Filmmakers
http://www.aivf.org/

"The Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF) is a national trade association based in New York City, that provides support for individual producers and advocacy for the media arts field. AIVF is supported by sister organization the Foundation for Independent Video and Film (FIVF). "AIVF / FIVF [represents] independent media artists working at all levels across all genres. Our mission is to increase the creative and professional opportunities for independent video and filmmakers and to enhance the growth of independent media by providing services, advocacy, and information." Site includes an area for ordering books, selected content from monthly magazine The Independent, information on advocacy, a discussion area, and information on regional salons.